Events

Designed for teachers in their first years of implementing New Visions Earth and Space Science, this series of six unit-based workshops provides just-in-time support as teachers move through the curriculum. Each session builds understanding of an upcoming unit's storyline and key instructional decisions, with a focus on translating the pedagogical shifts of the NYSSLS - […]

How exciting! The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence - the formal founding document of the United States which led to the American Revolution, is on July 4, 2026! New York State will formally commemorate the 250 or the Semiquincentennial, through the year 2033. The NYS Library Resource Guide is chock […]

Designed for teachers in their first years of implementing New Visions Biology, this series of six unit-based workshops provides just-in-time support as teachers move through the curriculum. Each session builds understanding of an upcoming unit's storyline and key instructional decisions, with a focus on translating the pedagogical shifts of the NYSSLS - phenomena-driven instruction, 3D […]

Discussing difficult and sometimes controversial topics in the social studies classroom can be challenging, especially when students bring different perspectives and experiences to the conversation. This workshop will help teachers build confidence and prepare for meaningful classroom discussions around challenging historical topics. Participants will explore practical strategies for creating a classroom environment where students can […]

Schools reflect the diverse identities of our broader society. This session explores why heritage months are vital for fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring historical accuracy in the classroom. Using the Jewish American experience as a primary lens, educators will learn about the rich diversity within this ethnic community. We will examine the varied […]

In order to analyze student behavior efficiently, teachers must first develop an understanding of human behavior. The fields of education and human behavior have long recognized the complex relationship between student behavior and the child's environment. Students are not only navigating their world based on individual learner characteristics but are also responding to factors present […]

The word "adulting” often brings to mind responsibility, structure, and the many skills we've practiced since childhood-skills first modeled by our earliest educators: parents, teachers, counselors, and elders. We learned how to walk and speak, how to sit properly at a table, how to follow directions, and how to succeed within systems. We learned to […]

This full-day learning experience invites educators to explore the powerful connection between nourishment, energy, and emotional well-being through a grounded, practical lens. In the fast pace of today's educational environments, it is easy to become disconnected from our own needs. This experience offers space to pause, reflect, and reconnect while exploring practices that support balance […]